The Virgin Islands Port Authority announced this week that it has been awarded the National Project Designation by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD). "With this designation, the U.S. Virgin Islands is now included in the United States’ federal marine highway system. The USVI has been designated as M-V1, M-95, and M-2," VIPA said. VIPA said it applied for the designation to allow the territory to qualify for additional grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation and MARAD that are only available for ports under this classification. Other benefits of this designation include: The creation and sustainability of employment opportunities in the USVI’s ports and shipyards and the vessels that visit and operate in the territory. Relieved landside congestion Reduced maintenance costs and improvement of the U.S. transportation system's…
The V.I. Port Authority announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $3,826,687…
An airline incentive program to attract increased airlift to the U.S. Virgin Islands has been renewed…
Dept. of Commerce Approves Port Authority's $21.9…
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After Over 22 Years, New Molasses Pier on St.…
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The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) said Sunday that it's implementing new safety procedures and reinforcing temperature screenings at its airports to combat the spread of the coronavirus in the ...
The Virgin Islands Port Authority (the “Authority” or “VIPA”) is soliciting bid proposals from vendors for the Cleaning of the General Aviation Gut and Bank. The complete bid packets may be ob...
The Virgin Islands Port Authority (the “Authority” or “VIPA”) is soliciting bid proposals from vendors to provide emergency road-side clearing and debris removal services in both the St. Thoma...
The cargo and trailer storage lot at the Theovald E. Moorehead Dock and Terminal at Enighed Pond, St. John will be no longer be open for public use, announced the Virgin Islands Port Authority. Ef...
The Virgin Islands Port Authority said Friday it has approved a request from Road Town Fast Ferry to transport cargo from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands to Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The trips ...
The Virgin Islands Port Authority (the “Authority” or “VIPA”) will be accepting bids for a 2008 Caterpiller Backhoe 4x4 telescoping arm through Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Bidder must complete t...
SEALED BIDS will be received by the Virgin Islands Port Authority, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, at: Purchasing Department Virgin Islands Port Authority Henry E. Rohlsen Airport St. Croix, U.S. ...
The V.I. Port Authority during a board meeting on Wednesday granted approval for the port's executive director to seek a line of credit of $25 million in an effort to continue port operations after VI...
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